HUINCA
HUINCA (MELOPEA DISCOS)
The self-titled Huinca album by Litto Nebbia (Los Gatos), in its ten tracks, brings together a peculiar naivety, so typical of the dawn of a new era.
This is still more poignant in countries without a tradition in rock as well as immediate information of what was going on in England or in the USA.
And that is its charm, and therefore - unconsciously - a watershed in the history of the Argentinian rock.
Gritar Y Amar Es Luchar, with a labyrinthine guitar progression (and eventual solo) - which seems to be walking behind the whole song - is a fine example of the best kind of heavy prog pretty much in synch with top Brit bands as Deep Purple, Warhorse, and Atomic Rooster (actually the keyboardist Gabriel Ranelli has an approach very solid, and visceral reminding of Vincent Crane).
Harlem brings together a loungy vibe spilled on a cerebral prog tapestry. Cadenas Y Moneda is an outstanding blues experiment starting with a classical piano approach, and going along in an imagistic guitar innuendo a la Peter Green at his peak.
Yo Soy Tu Voz and Alunar follow a prog-pop diatribe echoing 60's artefacts. Finally, Chocolate (Para Ud.) is an expansive and invigorating prog-ballad with a seductive lyrical feel.